Long hours sitting behind the wheel can leave your hips, glutes and legs feeling tight, weak and stiff. Many truck drivers also experience lower-back discomfort after spending hours seated with very little lower-body movement. If long hours behind the wheel leave you feeling stiff, you can also try these resistance band mobility exercises for truck drivers. Finding time for a full gym session can sometimes feel out of reach for us truckies, especially after a long day behind the wheel. But not to worry. I’ve also shared some practical ways to stay fit as a truck driver working 12-hour shifts.…
-
-
Prefer to listen to this article while driving ? Hit play below & enjoy. As a truck driver, finding time to train can feel almost impossible. Between long shifts, mandatory breaks, traffic delays and family commitments, spending an hour in the gym isn’t always realistic. The good news is that you don’t need an hour to make progress. When I’m short on time, I don’t try to squeeze in a full-body workout. Instead, I focus on one area and train it with purpose. This 15-minute upper body workout is one of my favourite routines because it allows me to build…
-
Introduction Losing weight as a truck driver can be difficult, especially with the lifestyle that comes with the job. We’re constantly on the road, spending most of the day sitting behind the wheel, waiting around at loading docks and surrounded by quick access to fast food and takeaway. Long hours behind the wheel, irregular meal times, limited healthy food options and mental fatigue all play a role in why so many truck drivers struggle with excess weight. After a long shift, grabbing takeaway and relaxing often feels much easier than preparing a healthy meal or exercising. As a full-time truck…
-
Prefer listening to this article ? Hit play below to enjoy the audio version of this article. Resistance Bands Tension Guide: How to Choose the Right Resistance for Every Exercise Buying a set of resistance bands is the easy part. Knowing which band to use is where many beginners become confused. Should you start with the lightest band? Does the colour matter? Should you always use the heaviest resistance possible to build muscle? As a full-time truck driver and former personal trainer, I’ve used resistance bands in truck stops, loading docks, at home and in the gym. The best resistance…
-
Prefer listening to this article? Click play below to enjoy the audio version. As a truck driver myself, I know how difficult it can be to find time to exercise during long working days. After spending 10–12 hours behind the wheel, the last thing many of us want to do is spend another hour in the gym. Between long shifts, loading docks, traffic and family commitments, finding time for a proper workout can feel almost impossible. It’s easy to think, “What’s the point? Thirty minutes isn’t enough to make a difference.” But that’s simply not true. A well-planned 30-minute workout…
-
After spending 10–12 hours behind the wheel as a full-time truck driver, I spend hours sitting in the same position. My hips gets tight, my shoulders become stiff, my upper back feels locked, and my body’s movement just feel limited. If you’re new to resistance bands, you may also find my Best Resistance Bands for Truck Drivers guide helpful before starting this routine. After discovering and using resistance bands myself, I realised they are quite useful in more ways then just working out. I also use them regularly for recovery as well. I also use the same bands for my…
-
Prefer listening instead of reading? Hit play below & enjoy the audio version of this article. There are times in life when lifting heavy isn’t possible. Maybe you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with sore joints, travelling for work, or don’t have access to a gym. As a full-time truck driver, I know there are weeks where life gets busy and training with heavy weights doesn’t fit in the agenda. One question I’ve often wondered is: Can resistance bands help reduce muscle loss even when you can’t lift heavy? After researching the topic and using resistance bands regularly myself, here’s…
-
Prefer listening? Hit play below and enjoy the audio version of this article. If you use supplements as a truck driver, one problem you may run into is limited space in your backpack. Carrying multiple supplement tubs can quickly become annoying. Before long, your bag is packed with tubs, containers and shaker bottles, leaving little room for the things you actually need during your shift. I already spend enough time thinking about meal prep for my 12-hour truck driving shifts, so I wanted my supplements to be just as simple to organise. Creatine, EAAs, fish oil, vitamins, electrolyte powders, protein…
-
Prefer Listening to this article? Hit play below for the audio version and enjoy while driving. As a full-time truck driver working long shifts, I’m always looking for practical ways to fit movement and exercise into my day. I’m trying to turn the inside of my truck cab into a convenient place to train without needing a gym. Since I’m always on the road, this is one of the best ways for me to squeeze in micro workouts throughout the day. Even though space is limited and there aren’t any machines, cable stations or dumbbell racks around, that doesn’t mean…
-
Prefer listening? Hit play below to enjoy the audio version of this article. People at work sometimes ask me, how do i find time to workout and stay fit doing these long hours? My response is, I don’t have any more hours in the day than anyone else. I have the same 24 hours and work 12–14 hour shifts on the job, just like many other truck drivers. I’m simply trying to make the best use of the hours I already have. I don’t have the perfect routine and I know everyone has different life circumstances. I’m just sharing my…